Q. Match List I with List II (December 2023, UGC NET)
| List I- Editor | List II- New Paper |
| (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak | I. Miratul Akhbar |
| (B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy | II. Indian Opinion |
| (C) Dr B. R.Ambedkar | III. Mooknayak |
| (D) Mahatma Gandhi | IV. Maratha |
Chose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
2. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
4. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Correct Ans: (4)
Explanation:
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak – (IV) Maratha:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent Indian nationalist and freedom fighter. He founded and edited the newspaper “Maratha” (also known as “Kesari” in Marathi) to promote the cause of Indian independence and to mobilize public opinion against British rule.
(B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy – (I) MiratulAkhbar:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a social reformer and founder of the Brahmo Samaj, edited and published the newspaper “MiratulAkhbar” (The Mirror of News) in Persian. It was one of the early publications aimed at promoting social reforms and rational thinking.
(C) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – (III) Mooknayak:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a prominent leader and social reformer who fought for the rights of the Dalits (untouchables) in India, edited the newspaper “Mooknayak” (Leader of the Voiceless). This publication aimed to raise awareness about the plight of the oppressed classes and to advocate for social equality and justice.
(D) Mahatma Gandhi – (II) Indian Opinion:
Mahatma Gandhi, a key figure in the Indian independence movement, edited and published the newspaper “Indian Opinion” while he was in South Africa. The publication was used to inform and unite the Indian community in South Africa and to highlight issues of racial discrimination and injustice.
